CVE-2026-79028

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Network Information Disclosure in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-27

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Observable discrepancy in Network in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published

2026-08-25

Last Modified

2026-08-27

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-08-26

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-13

NVD

CVE-2026-79028

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 152.0.7977.65 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-203	The product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor, which exposes security-relevant information about the state of the product, such as whether a particular operation was successful or not.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves an observable discrepancy in the network within Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. A remote attacker could exploit this by crafting a malicious HTML page to gain access to sensitive information.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a discrepancy in Google Chrome's network handling prior to version 152.0.7977.65. To detect it, check your Chrome version by running chrome://version/ in the browser. If it is below 152.0.7977.65, the system is vulnerable. Update Chrome immediately to the latest version to mitigate the risk.

Impact Analysis

If you use an affected version of Google Chrome, a remote attacker could potentially steal sensitive data such as login credentials, personal information, or browsing activity through a specially designed webpage.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability involves observable discrepancies in network activity in Google Chrome, which could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTML page. This may impact compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA by potentially exposing personal or health-related data, depending on the context of use.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the vulnerability.

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